Breathing Easier: Professional Carpet Cleaning and Allergy Relief

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Allergies can turn a comfortable home into an uncomfortable home, causing sneezing, itching, and congestion. What’s not often talked about is that one of the biggest culprits for indoor allergies is carpets. In this article, we'll talk about how professional carpet cleaning can provide some legitimate relief for allergy sufferers and improve the overall indoor air quality of your home.

Some common indoor allergens are dust mites, pet dander, pollen, and mold spores. These allergens can become trapped in carpets, exacerbating allergy symptoms for you and your family.

Professional carpet cleaning can remove allergens from deep within carpet fibers. This is done through multiple means: water that is hotter than boiling water, specialized cleaning agents to fully break the bond between the soil and carpet fiber, and by using sanitizing agents.

When done regularly, professional carpet cleaning has a significant impact on indoor air quality and a more germ-free home.

However, in order to achieve better indoor air quality through carpet cleaning, the cleaning must be done properly. Unfortunately, it is very common for carpet cleaners to use cleaning methods, equipment and products that are less effective but faster or cheaper, in an effort to save money. While the carpet may look better and some allergens be removed, it may not be as effective as a company that incorporates the following aspects to their cleaning process:

  • Vacuuming with a HEPA vacuum

  • Using a high quality, non-toxic and eco-friendly detergent or cleaning agent

  • Performing proper agitation

  • Extracting via hot water extraction with a carpet wand or with a low moisture method, such as a microfiber pad

How often is often enough? The EPA recommends professional carpet cleaning be performed every 6-12 months. If you have children and pets, wear shoes indoors or live in an area where more debris gets tracked in, then the recommendation is closer to 6 months. The less of those things apply to you, the closer you can go to 12 months.

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